1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 680 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |